USPS USPS Error Detection Mail Processor 2

Question 1

A mail piece displays the ZIP code 606l2 instead of 60612. What type of error is present?

Accepted Answer

Character substitution error

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Transposition error

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Missing digit error

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Extra digit error

Question 2

An envelope shows the recipient address as '1425 Elm St' but the barcode corresponds to '1452 Elm St'. What should a mail processor identify this as?

Accepted Answer

A barcode-to-address mismatch requiring correction

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A duplicate mail piece

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A correctly sorted item

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An undeliverable piece

Question 3

Which of the following city-state-ZIP combinations contains an error?

Accepted Answer

Houston, TX 73001

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Chicago, IL 60601

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Denver, CO 80202

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Phoenix, AZ 85001

Question 4

A mail processor notices an address reading '225 North Mian Street'. What error detection skill is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Street name spelling verification

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ZIP code validation

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State abbreviation confirmation

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Postage rate calculation

Question 5

During processing, a flat-size mail piece has a delivery point barcode but no readable ZIP code printed on the envelope. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Flag the piece for manual review and address verification

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Reject the piece as undeliverable

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Process using the barcode information only

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Return the piece to the sender immediately

Question 6

An address label reads 'Apt 12B, 900 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97035'. The correct ZIP for this address is 97205. What category of error is this?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect ZIP code assignment

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Apartment number error

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Street name error

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State abbreviation error

A mail piece displays the ZIP code 606l2 instead of 60612.What type of error is present?